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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 2§ 78211 Asparagus Definition Standards

§ 78211 Asparagus Definition Standards

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§ 78211 Asparagus Definition Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Asparagus is a vegetable from the lily plant family.
  • •The law defines asparagus as the type called 'Asparagus officinalis'.
  • •This rule was updated in 2013 and started in 2014.

Example

You go to the store and buy green asparagus for dinner.

The law says that the green asparagus you bought is officially called 'Asparagus officinalis' and is part of the lily plant family.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 78211 Asparagus Definition Standards

“Asparagus” means all types of vegetables grown from the plant family Liliaceae or Lily; Genus, Asparagus officinalis. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 383, Sec. 3. (AB 1389) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

asparagusfinein californiadefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 78216 Asparagus Market Definition
  • § 78218 Marketing Year Definition
  • § 78219 Asparagus Production Research
  • § 78221 Asparagus Processing Research
  • § 68044 Kiwifruit Tray Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78211.
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